Commuting in Your Airplane

Bethany Whitfield

Monday, November 18, 2013 at 08:12 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Commuting by airplane offers significant time savings and a more enjoyable, less stressful experience compared to traditional car commutes, enhancing overall happiness and quality of life for pilots.
The article showcases diverse real-world examples, from astronauts using high-performance jets for training to individuals flying light aircraft to avoid traffic or enable remote living.
Pilots who commute by air value the unparalleled convenience, control, and unique satisfaction of purposeful flying, despite potential challenges like weather dependency or the initial investment.

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For the millions who drive to work every day, the mindless process of traveling endless highways and negotiating bumper-to-bumper traffic is typically something to be endured and rarely something to enjoy. Studies show that lengthy car commutes subtract from an individual’s overall sense of happiness more than just about any other routine activity.